Homebrew Biffervolk Species Details

Warm and curious creatures, the Biffervolk find even the simplest of things fascinating. This fascination in things can lead a Biffervolk away from the comforts of its river-side home, to venture into the vast world beyond. Many races consider the Biffervolk to be naïve and easily-fooled, referring to them with derogatory names such as "buck-teeth" and "flat-tails", but they will always prove their diversity with their surprising strength, colourful imagination and master craftsmanship.

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength, Dexterity and Intelligence scores each increase by 1.
Age. Biffervolk reach Maturity at 10 - 12 years of age and can live from anywhere from 50 to 80 years before dying of old age.
Alignment. Biffervolk are commonly Chaotic Good, looking to help whenever they personally believe something is wrong. They can get caught up in the adrenaline when things are exciting and sometimes cause more harm than good, but they are quick to correct whatever fault they have caused.
Size. Biffervolk are often short but vary from 4 and a half feet to almost 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your webbed feet are perfect for water but not well suited for land. Your base walking speed is 25 feet and you have a swim speed of 40 feet.
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Woodworker's instinct. You have proficiency in Woodcarver's tools
Large incisors. Your large front teeth are very strong and can be used for offense. Your unarmed strike does 1d4 + Strength piercing damage.
Moulting fur. Every long rest you must spend 1 hour moulting your fur. Your fur gives you resistance to cold damage.
Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan.

 

Biffervolk Traits

As a Biffervolk, you have the following racial traits.

Wood-Eater.

Biffervolk deals double damage to creatures, objects, and structures made of wood.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Size

You are Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race.

Speed

Your walking speed is 25 feet.

Claws

You have claws that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Hold Breath

You can hold your breath for up to 1 hour.